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‘Spiderman’ Climbing

August 12, 2011 by Stacy Menz

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmdzHujvXnA&w=560&h=349]

Climbing is a great way for kids to work on core muscle strength, balance, motor planning, coordination, visual focus and attention.  Notice in the video how he has to attend to where to place his feet as well as where to move his hands to and what order to advance them.  With a climbing structure such as the net he is using it is less stable so he has to engage his core muscles while maintaining his position and balance during the climb.  And, the best part of climbing is its play!

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Filed Under: Developmental Milestones Tagged With: balance, coordination, exercise, gross motor development, kids, moms, motor planning, Motor Smart Kids, physical therapy, playgrounds, playing, Starfish Therapies, strengthening

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I could see the progress being made in my son’s communication and overall disposition. Not only were the classes fun, but he also became a lot less frustrated when trying to communicate with others.”

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We have been working with Starfish Therapies over the last year, and my four year-old has made incredible progress in her gross motor development. Stacy has an amazing ability to work with children. She uses her energy, humor and creativity to make children laugh and play, and at the same time work very hard.”

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